Patents by Inventor Assad S. Sawaya

Assad S. Sawaya has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9006214
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical ophthalmic composition for a liquid comprised of clear colloidal polar nanolipids delivered in submicron sized particles, aqueous colloidal lubricants, aqueous polymers, emulsifies, and a unique stabilizing buffer system, which undergoes a liquid-gel phase transition in the eye. Said composition is designed to deliver advanced eye lubricants, protect the three (3) layers of corneal film from dryness, and provide a unique system of Dry Eye treatment that addresses and treats all three layers of corneal tear film. Said composition is further designed to provide a superior delivery system of various Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and/or anti-infective/antibiotic/anti-fungal agents, accepted as safe and efficacious for ophthalmic use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Altaire Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Publication number: 20140030337
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical ophthalmic composition for a liquid comprised of clear colloidal polar nanolipids delivered in submicron sized particles, aqueous colloidal lubricants, aqueous polymers, emulsifies, and a unique stabilizing buffer system, which undergoes a liquid-gel phase transition in the eye. Said composition is designed to deliver advanced eye lubricants, protect the three (3) layers of corneal film from dryness, and provide a unique system of Dry Eye treatment that addresses and treats all three layers of corneal tear film. Said composition is further designed to provide a superior delivery system of various Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and/or anti-infective/antibiotic/anti-fungal agents, accepted as safe and efficacious for ophthalmic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Altaire Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Patent number: 8530449
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical ophthalmic composition for a liquid comprised of clear colloidal polar nanolipids delivered in submicron sized particles (Nanopids™), aqueous colloidal lubricants, aqueous polymers, emulsifies, and a unique stabilizing buffer system, which undergoes a liquid-gel phase transition in the eye. Said composition is designed to deliver advanced eye lubricants, protect the three (3) layers of corneal film from dryness, and provide a unique system of Dry Eye treatment that addresses and treats all three layers of corneal tear film. Said composition is further designed to provide a superior delivery system of various Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and/or anti-infective/antibiotic/anti-fungal agents, accepted as safe and efficacious for ophthalmic use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Publication number: 20120064123
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical ophthalmic composition for a liquid comprised of clear colloidal polar nanolipids delivered in submicron sized particles (Nanopids™), aqueous colloidal lubricants, aqueous polymers, emulsifies, and a unique stabilizing buffer system, which undergoes a liquid-gel phase transition in the eye. Said composition is designed to deliver advanced eye lubricants, protect the three (3) layers of corneal film from dryness, and provide a unique system of Dry Eye treatment that addresses and treats all three layers of corneal tear film. Said composition is further designed to provide a superior delivery system of various Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and/or anti-infective/antibiotic/anti-fungal agents, accepted as safe and efficacious for ophthalmic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Patent number: 5888493
    Abstract: An ophthalmic formulation is described containing at least one pharmaceutically active substance, purified water, and an amount of gelling agent effective to form an aqueous gel. The gel has a viscosity of from 75,000 to 3,000,000 centipoise and does not contain an oil phase. The pharmaceutically active substance is solubilized in the formulation. The gelling agent consists essentially of cellulose or a water soluble cellulose derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Patent number: 5519059
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical antifungal formulation including a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate and polyethylene glycol or propylene glycol; and a pharmaceutically effective amount of tolnaftate. The formulation provides a solution of tolnaftate which is penetrating, emollient, and non-oily or greasy, non-irritating and rapidly drying. Optionally, aloe vera, vitamin E succinate and witch hazel may be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya
  • Patent number: 5516808
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved topical formulation, which is substantially free of an oil phase, and contains at least one antibiotic, purified water, and a gelling agent in an amount sufficient to form an aqueous gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: Assad S. Sawaya